Monthly Archives: November 2013

Remembering and honoring our vets.

This morning I had Veteran’s Day on my mind as I left the house, as well as musing over my miles walked in 2013 as I teeter on the cusp of reaching 400 miles. I reflected on my daily routine … Continue reading

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Simply irresistible.

There is something irresistible about a huge pile of leaves which, like a magnet, draws kids and dogs toward it. As I was walking home from Council Point Park this morning, I heard the squeals and giggles of little children … Continue reading

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Here, there and everywhere.

Simply put … today I was a walkin’ fool. First, I indulged myself with an extra hour of sleep. Last night, before turning in, I mentally planned out my Saturday, and decided to take to the streets no later than … Continue reading

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Chilly temps are old hat now.

‘Fraid to say these chilly temps are here to stay. The bright and sunny skies belied the frigid air when I embarked on this morning’s walk to Council Point Park. When I got to the Park, the couple who usually … Continue reading

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Fall is in full swing.

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRisk morning, and by the time I got home after walking 3 ½ miles, my eyes were watering, my nose was running like a sieve and my hearty bowl of oatmeal consumed at 5:30 a.m. had sunk down to my … Continue reading

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Mid-week eek!

I eked out a walk, despite the fact that raindrops and drizzle persisted from the get-go … but I got it done anyway. I stepped out the door, walked about three houses down and a few pitter patters of rain … Continue reading

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Fall’s fair-weather friend.

I guess I’ll describe myself as fickle about our current season, because I’ve decided Fall is in my favor after all, and, thus is my friend once again. I’ve wavered back and forth with this 2013 Autumn, which is usually … Continue reading

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I am seeing red!!!!

Today’s post could have been entitled “Fifty Shades of Red” or “The Color Red” but I don’t want to be a copycat. Red sure was on my mind this morning. Nope, nothing made me angry, but while walking out the … Continue reading

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Ecstatic over E.S.T.

I could get used to having an extra hour in my day … and wouldn’t it be great to have an additional 60 minutes on an every-day basis? Yes, keep wishing! I was so much more productive!!! Last night, I … Continue reading

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Another Soggy Saturday.

Oh … if only the weather cooperated on the two days we long for – the weekend. Today, with the big Michigan/Michigan State game going on – what do we have? Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah + rain … not … Continue reading

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